DAVID LAM CHAMBERS / Partner, Criminal Defense & White-Collar Investigations

Marcus Adeyemi-Johnson

White-collar defense, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, federal criminal defense

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Marcus Adeyemi-Johnson

A former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Marcus spent nine years prosecuting fraud and public-corruption cases before moving to the defense side. He represents executives and professionals in government investigations, and he is respected for his courtroom composure and meticulous preparation.

Practice areas

White-collar defense, internal investigations, regulatory enforcement, federal criminal defense

Education

J.D., Howard University School of Law; B.A. History, Morehouse College

Bar admissions

New York, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit)

Experience

19 years (9 as a federal prosecutor)

Selected matters

Won a full acquittal in a federal securities-fraud trial; led an internal investigation for a publicly traded healthcare company

Recognition

Super Lawyers, Criminal Defense (2020–2026); Department of Justice Director's Award

Languages

English, Yoruba